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Petechiae back after eight years

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10 years 3 weeks ago #53889 by FiJa
Petechiae back after eight years was created by FiJa
Hi,
It is a long time since I last posted. My daughter had ITP when she was 1 1/2 and by the age of 3 her counts were back to normal and she seemed to go into remission. She is now 11, nearly 12 and I have started to notice the spots on her ankles. Not loads but enough to worry me. She also keeps getting them on her torso especially if she has had a hot water bottle. She does not have loads of bruises so I am not panicking just yet but this has made me think - could it be coming back? Does anyone have any experience of this? Should I get her checked - at the mention she became very distressed as she can remember when she was little.
Any advice much appreciated.
Thanks.

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10 years 3 weeks ago #53891 by cindyfrye
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Hi FiJa,

I had ITP as an adult so it isn't the same but I had a remission of just short of ten years.

Getting checked doesn't mean having treatments. It is good to know her number if she is showing symptoms.

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10 years 3 weeks ago #53895 by Sandi
Replied by Sandi on topic Petechiae back after eight years
ITP can come back at any time. The only way to know is to get a CBC. Please let us know.

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